Aliya Kanani: Drink, Pray, Love
The ultimate girlfriend's guide to enlightenment. Think Julia Roberts. But brown. And funny. And broke.
After a sold-out run at Edmonton Fringe, award-winning comedian and Canadian Screen Award-nominated actress Aliya Kanani returns to Perth!
"Comical wisdom" ★★★★ The Fourth Wall, 2020
"UPROARIOUS! Have your funny bone tickled, your mind educated and your heart touched." Apartment613, 2023
Join Aliya on a hilarious journey of self-reflection, in India, where she reveals it all: the good, the bad, and the ugly-cry.
Balancing comedy + life lessons + a tiny lil' existential crisis somewhere in the middle, and we got ourselves a delightfully relatable show filled with MUCH needed cathartic belly laughs, leaving audiences all over the world feeling seen.
Presented by: Aliya Kanani
Aliya, an award-winning Toronto-based comedian and Canadian academy award-nominated actress, captivates audiences globally with her vibrant personality and sharp wit.
Her solo show, ‘Where You FROM, From?’ celebrated for its humor and deep engagement with themes of identity and belonging, won accolades at Ottawa and Toronto Fringe Festivals. Aliya disarms audiences with her playful mischief, tackling complex topics like race, gender, and social labels with humor, sharing personal stories from her life as a nomad and debunking assumptions.
Her performances invite laughter while fostering a connection to humanity.
Notably nominated for her acting in 'Scarborough,' Aliya continues to expand her creative repertoire in film and television, maintaining a legacy of impactful entertainment.